Second-generation American Muslims practice faith openly where their parents concealed it

Evidence

“Thirty years ago,” Rami explained to me one day, “the Muslims were more cultural.” They confined their faith to the masjid, he said, and didn’t talk openly about their deen. “They were new to the country, and it was their way of fitting in.” But today, he said, “their kids have grown up here, their English is good, and they interact with people as Muslims.” — Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being…, 911

Categorization

• QUESTION: Is this generational shift toward religiosity also documented in other immigrant communities historically, or is it specific to Muslims post-9/11?
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being…, 911